"Maybe there are some rules that they can put into place.". Music? More than 500 people swept up in chaotic flash mob at Deptford Mall Surveillance video of the Deptford Mall assault that injured 3 In early May, it was reported by 42Freeway.com that Krispy Kreme had backed out of building a new location in the mall parking lot. "And we were focused on the safety of patrons and of our fellow officers. A car was flipped and pieces of the Deptford Mall's exterior were ripped off as a violent storm, described by witnesses as a tornado, sprinted across South Jersey Tuesday night. "Why? The building was gutted between 20192020. 42 Freeway. [3] In 1995, the Wanamaker's store became Hecht's. "Seeing the video is nerve-wracking," said Taylor McFadden, one of the teens involved in the incident. We were screaming the whole time," said McFadden. The current Deptford store at 399 Almonesson Rd.. Closed or partially closed shopping malls are shown in, "Boscov's to Acquire 10 Federated Stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey", "2 Dead In Deptford Mall Shootout 2 Also Hurt In Robbery; Suspects Are Sought", "Girl Dies Of Wound In Mall Shooting Maureen Lavin Was Struck By A Stray Bullet During A Robbery Attempt In Deptford On Monday", "Macerich Buys Super Regional Mall; Sells 3 Others", "New Jersey union workers stage demonstration in Deptford Mall", "Sears store closing list: 142 more Sears, Kmart locations closing in Chapter 11 bankruptcy", "DICK'S Sporting Goods Moving to Deptford Mall Sears Lower Level", "Round 1 Entertainment Center Coming to Deptford Mall in 2020! It seems odd to me that the store front hasnt been remodeled since then. Check. RCSJ Professor Brings Attention to Bullying with New Book, 5 New West Deptford Area Houses On The Market, Most Expensive Homes In NJ: See Inside 5 Unique Properties, Push To 'Save' Cherry Hill Farm From Development Hits Pivotal Juncture. "I've been second guessing myself: did we do something wrong? Police said the attackers fled the scene by car. Help support local journalism with a Courier-Post subscription. Deptford had no other competition in the area, besides Echelon Mall being the closest about six miles away. The other three people with her follow. Deptford Police were called to the Deptford Mall about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, when they said hundreds of people were involved in a disturbance near a food court area inside the mall. The mall has over 125 stores. All Rights Reserved. Owned and managed by Macerich, it is the county's only indoor regional shopping center. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. It closed in 1995 and was briefly replaced by Hechts. They are calling this a soft opening because a very small amount of fun activities are not available yet, mainly the crane games and the ticket/prize system. A juvenile was taken into custody and later released to a guardian at the scene. One of the victims, Alexandria DeRusso, is adamant they never said anything to provoke the punches. A few minutes later, a white Pontiac pulls up and stops briefly before backing up. The mall remained closed for three months before re-opening in late June of 2020. Bistro Sensations, Comcast Metrophone, Mr. Bulkys, Record Town, Smalls Formal Wear, Software, Etc., and Structure closed during the year. Mathis also must pay restitution of almost $400,000 under a sentence imposed Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Gerald Pappert. More Deptford Police officers as well as the Camden and Gloucester County police departments were called to the scene for assistance. Jim Walsh is a free-range reporter whos been roaming around South Jersey for decades. 2 Temple University exchange students die in out-of-state crash, PSPCA hosts 'Dog-warts' Quidditch Tournament in Philly to raise money, Union claims Liberty Coca-Cola took 'cheap shots' at them amid strike. One suggestion by police was a possible policy requiring juveniles under a certain age to be accompanied by a parent when at the mall. Open Today > Reach him at [email protected] or look for him in traffic. It appeared teens used social media as the disturbances continued, he said. Video Update: Deptford Mall's Round One and Dick's Sporting Goods, and Hecht's became Strawbridge's in 1996 after its parent company, May Department Stores, acquired the Strawbridge's chain. Police received reports of gunshots fired but could not confirm whether shots were actually fired, McDonald said. Macerich paid $241 million. 2019-04-09. You can see the size difference and to see that both men are hitting me," said DeRusso. After the incident, Deptford and other area malls increased security. It offers arcade games, air hockey tables, food + alcohol, bowling and karaoke. DeRusso suffered two black eyes. The popular mall reopened Sunday with added police presence, he said. The video then ends. Video Link to watch in Youtube page, or embedded below: Mantua K-Mart Proposed to be Large Indoor Self Storage Facility. Originally, the Deptford Mall did not have a food court; its eating establishments were spread throughout the mall. The video shows McFadden and her two friends walking to her car. The COVID-19 pandemic added delays to the construction. A new Republic Bank has finally started construction in the Deptford Mall parking lot, at the corner of Almonesson And Deptford Center Roads, across from Outback/Bonefish Restaurants. Round 1 is a mix of state-of-the-art arcade and prize games, billiards, bowling, kara. Strouse Greenberg developed the mall, which opened in 1975. independent journalist from n.j. b.a. Escalators were added at each end of the mall, and an elevator was located in the center, with corresponding stairs. Deptford Mall - Wikipedia During the shootout, the gunman and a 17-year-old youth were killed on the scene. A few stores have closed in the mall while the pandemic is ongoing Optical World, Modells Sporting Goods, New York & Company, Justice, Sprint, Ruby Tuesday, Colonial Soldier Arcade and GNC. The flash mob occurred on the same day that nearly 2,000 "unruly" teens shut down the Mall St. Matthews in suburban Louisville, Kentucky, according to CBS News. South Jersey Mall History: Deptford Mall | by PETE | Medium The injured females initially refused medical treatment at the scene but later responded to Jefferson Washington Hospital, police said. ", "'Keep the mall closed on Thanksgiving,' workers demand in petition", "Investment Pays Off for Retail Pioneer, Builder of South New Jersey Mall. DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ - Deptford police have released surveillance video that captured a fight involving four adults and three teens outside the Deptford Mall. You could have just asked us to move," said DeRusso. Deadly crash involving bicyclist on Deptford Center near Deptford Mall About an hour later, the decision was made to close the mall early, but teens tried to prevent some businesses from shutting their doors, he said. In 1997, Hechts department store closed and was replaced by Strawbridges. Family being harassed, tried to jump father. Deptford Mall in New Jersey. Officials with the Deptford Mall, including employees of Sears, said they were not at liberty to comment on the incident. In 2012, the mall received another renovation, which was completed in 2013, with new flooring and railings. Meanwhile, a suburban Louisville mall reopened Sunday with extra security, a day after closing early when roving bands of unruly teens caused a series of disturbances that required police to bring in reinforcements to quell the violence. But yes, 95% of the offerings are full functioning! It is located off of Route 42 and Route 55 at County Route 544. McFadden called 911 before getting out of the car and also being attacked. A co-defendant, 33-year-old Hasan Knight of Philadelphia, is to be sentenced on similar charges Friday. Mary Moore 175 subscribers Subscribe 163 29K views 6 months ago Mall in New Jersey. It's not immediately clear where the mall security guard was at the time of the incident. Open until 6:00 PM (Show more) Also, the mall went through a major renovation. Planning Board Meeting July 21st. Construction was completed in 2001 and the store opened on August 1. The young. Deptford Dazzling Lights | Deptford Township NJ - Facebook The fully enclosed mall opened in August 1975 with three anchor stores Sears, Bamberger's, and Wanamaker's and 150+ specialty stores. ), and grabbed video of the entire facility! CHECK OUT this tour of the mall from April of 2021. Cameras then capture four adults, two men and two women, slowly walking past the teens' car. You can play dozens of games, you can bowl, you can shoot pool and Ill be back later today to see if the bar is open and have a beer! Officers dispersed the crowd and remained at the scene until around 9:30 p.m. to prevent any further fights. Both remain the owner to this day. It opened on October 30, 2020. Deptford. Did we say something wrong? Monday: 10 AM - 8 PMTuesday: 10 AM - 8 PMWednesday: 10 AM - 8 PMThursday: 10 AM - 8 PMFriday: 10 AM - 9 PMSaturday: 10 AM - 9 PMSunday: 11 AM - 6 PM. Minor injuries were reported from people being pushed down or shoved, he said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Sufficient variety of choices in the food court. Also, a Republic Bank will open nearby. A local police official said he didn't believethe Louisville area riot was planned, but an investigation into the mayhem was ongoing. It was around 8:30 Saturday night. ), and grabbed video of the entire facility! In 2006, the Strawbridges chain went defunct and most of their stores were converted to Macys. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Police say additional charges may be filed against others involved as the investigation continues. The video is just over 5-and-a-half minutes long, and there is no sound. DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ - Deptford police have released surveillance video that captured a fight involving four adults and three teens outside the Deptford Mall. Car Flipped, Walls Damaged at Deptford Mall After Violent Storm Blows Stairs were removed in the Boscovs and Sears wings for new escalators. Two of the victims were hurt, and the assailants left the parking lot in the Pontiac. "We started heading toward the exit and we saw larger numbers of teenagers and they started kind of running and congregating in one area, and then all the police, all the security started running in that direction and then we decided it's time to head the other direction," one eyewitness, Chuck Hibbs, told WLKY-TV. A free, synchronized "in-your-car" light. [11], The floor was replaced throughout the mall. Deptford police responded to the scene at about 8:10 p.m. on Dec. 7, at which time the victims told them they were attacked because of a dispute over a parking spot, according to the police departments Facebook post. In July 2021, a new FYE store opened on the upper level in the former Justice. No one was seriously injured during the incident, police said. Bowling, Arcade, Karaoke, Food and Beer!". [6], On August 5, 1996, an armed gunman attempted to rob an armored vehicle inside the mall. Please like the 42Freeway Facebook page, and over at Youtube please subscribe to the channel! Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Deptford Township Police Department. Occupancy remained high, even after losing so many stores. Dozens of officers from four police agencies responded to numerous reports of fights, harassment of customers and store employees and other problems Saturday night that spread throughout the shopping center, said Officer Dennis McDonald, a spokesman for suburban St. Matthews police. Dicks Sporting Goods decided to move into the lower level while Round One Entertainment would fill the upper level. Dance? Did we do something to cause this?". A Krispy Kreme retail location and bakery is also planned for this area, but next to the bank directly across from Long Horn Steakhouse. As the officers arrived, large groups of people were forced out of the mall which led to several fights in the parking lot, according to investigators.